Overview
Each week, the show follows two different sets of young friends. For some, this is their first holiday without their parents. In ''The Magaluf Weekender'', guests checked into Lively Hotel, a holiday resort on the island of Mallorca, with their friends for three days. The hotel rigged cameras to film every aspect of their holiday in a '' Big Brother''-style of filming. In Series 2, cameras were installed in the bedrooms. The finalCast
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As well as appearing in ''Ibiza Weekender'', some of the cast members have competed in other reality TV shows including '' Big Brother''. Charlotte Hughes and Bethan Kershaw also appeared onEpisodes
Series 1 (2013)
Series 1 began airing on ITV2 on 6 January 2013. Series 1 was filmed in the summer of 2012. Brett was Head Rep. Imogen, Jaime-Leigh and Jordan served as reps.Series 2 (2013)
On 4 September 2013, it was announced that ''The Magaluf Weekender'' would return for its second series on 17 September. Series 2 was filmed in the summer of 2013. Imogen, Jaime-Leigh and Jordan returned as reps. They were joined by new rep Tobi following the departure of Brett.Series 3 (2014)
Series 3 began on 5 January 2014. It was the third and final edition of ''The Magaluf Weekender''. Series 3 was filmed in the summer of 2013 after the completion of Series 2. Imogen, Jordan and Tobi returned as reps. Jaime-Leigh departed in the Series 2 finale and was replaced by Ali.Series 4 (2015)
Series 4, transmitted from 8 February 2015, relocated to Ibiza, and was hence renamed ''Ibiza Weekender''. Imogen became Head Rep in the new series and was joined by new reps Deano, Ben, Kris, Rachael and Sophie. Jordan, now also taking part in the show ''Series 5 (2016)
Series 5 began airing on 7 February 2016. It is the second edition of ''Ibiza Weekender''. Deano and Jordan returned in Episode 1, with Imogen making a full return in Episode 2. New reps Amelia, David and Ellie joined the show. This series, Jordan replaced Rachael as Head Rep. Deano replaced Jordan as Head Rep after his departure and David was given Assistant Head Rep. Craig joined to replace Jordan in Episode 6.Series 6 (2017)
Series 6 began airing on 5 February 2017. It is the third edition of ''Ibiza Weekender''. David returned and became Head Rep, replacing Deano who was the existing Head Rep from Series 5. Imogen and Deano also returned to the show in Episode 1, and were joined by new reps Laura and Hayley. Jordan returned later on in Episode 1 and was chosen by David to take on the role of Assistant Head Rep. Rykard, a contestant on ITV2's Love Island, joined the show as the seventh rep. Jordan became Acting Head Rep throughout Episodes 2 and 3 after David fell ill until he recovered and returned to his role in Episode 4. Following ongoing friction within the team, David demoted Jordan from Assistant Head Rep in Episode 4. Also, Laura was removed from the team in Episode 4 for failing to acknowledge the consequences of her actions. Episode 5 saw the return of Ellie Young, a rep who left the show in Series 5, who David chose to replace Laura and become the new Assistant Head Rep. However, Rykard decided to leave in Episode 5 after he didn't feel comfortable working as a rep. In Episode 7, Bethan joined the show as a rep to replace Rykard after starring as a guest in Episode 1 of the series – whilst Ellie was made Acting Head Rep after the other reps failed to respect her authority. David chose Imogen to replace Ellie as Assistant Head Rep in Episode 8 after her irresponsible behaviour. During the series finale, Imogen and Deano both announced that they were stepping down from the show to go travelling together, however, Deano returned to the show in Series 7.Series 7 (2018)
On 24 July 2017, it was confirmed that the Weekender brand will return for a seventh series that will air in 2018. It is the fourth edition of ''Ibiza Weekender''. The series is the first to front the new logo. David, Jordan and Deano returned and the first episode aired on 7 January 2018 on ITV2. Love Island's Chyna Ellis joined as a new rep alongside Marlie and Molly. During the series premiere, Head Rep David outlined the new points system which grades the reps based on the quality of their work. Once all of the points have been reviewed, David chooses a 'Rep of the Week'. In Episode 2, new rep Callum joined the series, whilst Deano made his last appearance. In Episode 6, the reps voted which rep they believed did not deserve to stay on the team. Marlie received the most votes and was removed. In Episode 7, Marlie was replaced by Austin. Hayley returned in Episode 8 after starring as a rep in Series 6. David made Callum his Assistant Head Rep in Episode 8. After an eventful weekend, Jordan was removed from the show in Episode 9 but made a guest appearance in the series finale. Also, Chyna decided to leave with Jordan in final episode of the series.Series 8 (2019)
In April 2018, ITV2 confirmed that ''Ibiza Weekender'' would return for two more series. The eighth series began on 6 January 2019 and concluded on 10 March.Series 9 (2020)
Head Rep David returns alongside newly promoted Guest Satisfaction Manager Jordan, Callum, Chloe and Tash. Joining them are new Reps Riva and Jaden. This series also seen the introduction of new Narrator, Tom Rosenthal who took over from Joe Lycett. During the course of the series, Jordan once more became Acting Head Rep after David Potts was incapacitated in a freak waterslide accident. The final episode of the series sees the departure of the only remaining original rep from Series 1, Jordan.Reception
On 13 January 2013, ''The Magaluf Weekender'' was the second mostAwards and nominations
Notes
*: They have served as a former/current Head Rep. *: Series 5, Episode 3: Former rep Rachael Rhodes starred as a guest on this episode as she attempted to reconcile with Jordan. *: Series 6, Episode 1: On 5 February 2017, the series premiere had a running time of 90 minutes, including advertisements, instead of 60 minutes. This episode was titled ''Ibiza Weekender XXL''. *: Series 6, Episode 7: Bethan made her first appearance as a rep, but has returned to the show after starring as a guest on Episode 1 of the series. *: Series 7, Episode 10: Jordan made a guest appearance to visit Chyna after being removed as a rep in the previous episode.References
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